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ByJudyPaul By this time of my gar- dening year, my harder work is mostly done. That means the dividing of pe- rennials, moving plants, pruning and fertilizing roses, jobs done in late win- ter and early spring for our climate, are completed to my satisfaction for this year. So now I am in the mainte- nance mode. For my mind- set that includes groom- ing, pruning, dead-head- ing, weeding, watering, and of course, enjoying the gar- den areas. I guess that may sound like a lot, but it re- ally isn't. A matter of min- utes on a regular basis can keep your garden beautiful. The roses were espe- cially gorgeous this spring, with large, colorful blooms. I bring some in the house, but usually I leave them on the plants as they last lon- ger and are so nice to walk along and admire. As the different plants come into flower there is always an- other color, texture, and style to appreciate. The Al- stromeria are so bright and colorful, and soon my new daylilies will delight me with their unique displays of blooms. Consider add- ing some pathways around or through your gardens to encourage meandering or a bench to stop and observe nature or read a book. Despite our warmer than usual temperatures and lack of moisture this spring, it is a lovely time of the year to enjoy the outdoors before it gets really hot. In our yard, we feed some birds and have a few bird houses. Bluebirds built a nest in one house, and we get to watch them feed and raise their babies. Hummingbirds are delightful and energetic. They are attracted to many plants we have and also en- joy their nectar. Birds of all types will appreciate a bird bath or simple fountain that simulates running water for them. Over the past several years, with our binoculars, and some time and patience my husband and I have seen over 50 species of birds in our backyard. The birds have their "seasons" too, as do the flowers. Some are here year round; some just pass through, some only in winter. We try to choose plants that will attract the birds and butterflies, as well as feeders and food for the birds. Nature offers much in the way of soothing and re- charging ourselves. My sug- gestion would be to take a few moments each day to enjoy the outdoors. Have a cup of coffee on the deck, or a cool drink in the af- ternoon. Watch for a few birds. Amble on a path, lis- ten to a water feature, and take some time to smell the roses. Now is the very per- fect time before Red Bluff shows its hottest side. The next meeting of the Red Bluff Garden Club will be May 26 at 1 p.m. at the Union Hall on Baker Road. Guests are welcome to at- tend to see if the Garden Club might be a good fit for you. TheRedBluffGardenClub is a member of Cascade District, California Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc. RED BLUFF GARDEN CLUB Taking time to smell the roses COURTESYPHOTO The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Arrest RichardL.Summer- hill: 27, of Red Bluff was arrested Tuesday in the 22800block of Oakview Drive. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the felony charge of willful cruelty to child. Bail was $50,000. Logs indicate three children were taken into the custody of Child Protective Services. Hit and run St. Elizabeth Community Hospital: The hospital re- ceived a 17-year-old boy as a patient who advised he had been hit by a car that had taken off. The suspect was not located. Patrol Oren Avenue, Corning: Extra patrol was requested Tuesday in the area due to recent the s. Scam Blossom Avenue, Corn- ing: A call was received in which the party said they were with a collec- tions company calling to collect a check that hadn't cleared. The man was told to go to the bank to resolve the issue and to have the money deposited within an hour or the company would call the police and have him arrested. The man was advised to go to his bank and check on his account. He was also told to con- tact the Social Security office and report his So- cial Security number may have been compromised. 14400block Mesa Court: A woman asked for extra patrol Tuesday a er having someone attempt to enter her house around midnight Monday. Trespassing Marin Street, Corning: A red-headed woman was seen entering a house that was supposed to be vacant through the back gate on Tuesday morning. Officers contacted her and admon- ished her for trespassing. She was advised not to return. Warning South Main Street: A 30-year old woman was reportedly sleeping on the sidewalk of a motel Mon- day night and was asked to move along. The reporting party said she found her sleeping at the end of the building with a blanket she had taken out of the woman's vehicle. POLICE LOGS It's a long, long way to Antelope Canyon, and still farther back to Red Bluff, especially if you have to walk it both going and coming, and without hav- ing accomplished exactly what you started out to do. At least such is the experi- ence of several well known high school boys who at- tempted to get even with the Senior Class yesterday for "crabbing their act" a few weeks past. Readers of the News will remember that the Senior Class of the high school, according to custom, planned a "skip day" not very long ago. The news leaked out and a bunch of lower classmen planned to put one over on the Se- niors by skipping on the same date at a slightly ear- lier hour and going to the place chosen by the Seniors for their picnic. The news of the counter plot also leaked out and the plans of the lower classmen be- came known to the mem- bers of the faculty and also to the Seniors who can- celled their skip date. Prof. Kibby stationed himself at the end of the river bridge and nabbed the entire lot of lower classmen as they were enroute to their pic- nic grounds and returned them to school. — May 21, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... 'Skip day' an arduous event for lower classmen WILLOWS Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer recreation season, enjoying the National For- est — whether it's taking a hike, going fishing or en- joying a camping trip and sleeping under the stars. This weekend, the em- ployees of the Mendocino National Forest want to re- mind visitors to have a safe visit and be careful with fire or anything that can throw a spark in the forest. "Even though we have had some storms and a lit- tle rain in the mountains over the past week, overall conditions continue to be dry and there hasn't been measurable snowpack in months," said Forest Fire Management Officer Cur- tis Coots. "This means the forest is already seeing an increased risk of wildfires and this is happening ear- lier than usual." The forest is not in fire restrictions, but fuel con- ditions are being moni- tored closely. As the sum- mer continues, visitors should check the status of fire conditions before starting a trip to the for- est. While campfires are still allowed, they should be started, managed and ex- tinguished safely. Flammable materials should be cleared from the ground for 5 feet in all di- rections from the edge of the fire and a shovel and water should be kept nearby. The fire should be small — roughly the size of a 2-foot cube. Campfires should be supervised by a knowledgeable and respon- sible adult until it is com- pletely extinguished. The fire should be dead out and completely cold before leaving. "Unfortunately, aban- doned campfires are our biggest challenge on Me- morial Day, as people head home without successfully putting out their campfire," said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson. "Each year our firefighters find dozens of campfires left burning on the forest. All it takes is one to spread into a devastat- ing wildfire, which impacts valuable natural resources and recreation opportuni- ties for years afterwards." More information on campfire safety, as well as campfire permits, can be found at www.preventwild- fireca.org. "Remember, one less spark — one less wildfire. Whether it's a gas stove, campfire or ensuring that you aren't creating a spark, paying attention can help dramatically reduce the risk of human-caused fires on the forest," Coots said. "By doing this we can help preserve not only public and firefighter safety, but also the areas of the forest we all enjoy." While the weather is warming up at lower ele- vations, visitors should be prepared for changing con- ditions and cooler night- time temperatures in the mountains. Bring layered clothing and plenty of food and water on your outdoor adventure. Tell someone where you are planning on going, which routes you plan on taking and when you plan on being back. "We want everyone to have a safe and memora- ble Memorial Day weekend, especially those joining us on the forest," said Carlson. For more information, call 530-934-3316 or visit w w w.fs.usda.gov/men- docino. NATIONAL FOREST Fire safety urged during holiday weekend Los Molinos Elementary School students and fami- lies will enjoy a student-fo- cused free farmers market 1:45-4 p.m. Friday, May 22. This event is supported by community donations, Tehama County Public Health Department, Los Molinos High School Fu- ture Farmers of America members and the California State University, Chico Cen- ter for Healthy Communi- ties. This free farmers mar- ket will provide students with school market bucks, which they will use to pur- chase produce provided by the North State Food Bank. The market will be cou- pled with education for students and their families about the benefits of eat- ing fresh fruits and vegeta- bles, along with recipes and healthy food tastings. This event will feature cooking demonstrations provided by the Los Moli- nos Elementary School Nu- trition Services team. Reusable bags courtesy of The Home Depot and lo- cally produced walnuts do- nated by Bianchi Orchards will be given away free to students. Los Molinos High School students are invited to shop the free market af- ter school until 4 p.m. CalFresh Outreach will be in attendance to answer CalFresh questions and en- roll any eligible parents. Los Molinos Elementary School is at 7700 Stanford Ave. in Los Molinos. LOS MOLINOS St ud en ts t o en jo y fa rm er s ma rk et F ri da y 527-2151 FAX 527-3719 545DIAMONDAVE.,REDBLUFF THE DAILY NEWS OFFICE WILL BECLOSED Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day Retail advertising deadline: Tuesday, May 26 edition is Friday, May 22 at Noon. N EWS D AILY REDBLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY ValleyTerraceApts Waitlistfor1,2&3bdrms USDA-RD w/HUD S8 and LIHTC, available for income qualified households. Application criteria apply. 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